Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently announced their selections for All-State Football Teams. The team is selected by ASWA’s prep committee through coaches’…
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Local Teams Advance in Super Regionals
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-- Several local schools advanced in the Super Regionals Volleyball Tournament held at the Von Braun South Hall on Thursday. In the first round of…
School Bells will be Ringing Soon!
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB AND JACKSON COUNTIES, Ala.--School bells will be ringing this week as several school systems will begin their new 2021-2022 year. Cornerstone Christian Academy, Scottsboro City…
Section Fire Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com SECTION, Ala.-- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that one person died and one person was injured in a Section apartment fire. According to a…
Berry Sentenced to Two Life Sentences
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSON COUNTY, Ala.-- Brandon Blaine Berry, of Woodville was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on Tuesday in Jackson County. Berry was convicted on May 24,…
Jackson County Celebrates the 4th!
photo was provided by Kevin Terrell of SoFly Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSON COUNTY, Ala.-- More than 47 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday…
Jackson County ASWA All-State Softball
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSON CO, Ala.--Jackson County was well represented in softball this year, winning a state championship and having two state runner-up finishes. Five softball teams made it…
*UPDATE* Body of Missing Swimmer Recovered
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com POWELL COMMUNITY, Ala.-- On Sunday, June 21 around 7:00 p.m, emergency personnel in DeKalb and Jackson Counties were advised of a missing swimmer in the Powell…